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Smog Check Inspectors are required to complete 4 hours of BAR-certified update training every two years for license renewal.
The required Smog Check Inspector Update Training is provided online through BAR at the link below.

Smog Check Repair Technicians are required to complete 16 hours of update training from a BAR-certified training institution every two years for
license renewal. Courses cannot be repeated for license renewal credit. The school and course locator is provided through the California Automotive Resource Center.